Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Disneyland offers special 3-day ticket prices for Southern California residents | abc7.com
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Disneyland is offering Southern California residents special ticket prices in time to enjoy the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade, which begins Jan. 20.The specially priced tickets can be purchased now until May 22, and the tickets expire after May 25. The following tickets are available: Three-day ticket with choice … Continue reading
Revealed: How climate change is threatening Scotland’s top heritage sites
Perched atop an extinct volcano in Scotland’s medieval capital, Edinburgh Castle is the country’s most popular paid-for attraction, pulling in roughly 1.4 million visitors a year. However, like a growing number of heritage sites across Scotland, this landmark attraction is under increasing threat from a range of factors, particularly climate change. At least that’s … Continue reading
Buda-Past: Iconic Building Of Budapest Then And Now – Hungary Today
Do you have an idea which iconic Budapest building can be seen on this vintage photograph, and approximately when it was taken? Scroll down for help and for the correct answer, scroll down to the bottom of the page – then use your mouse to “highlight” the invisible text below it to find out the … Continue reading
Italian Castle of Former Christian Dior Stylist For Sale – Billionaire
Perched on a hill in the Italian resort town of Stresa, with panoramic views of Lake Maggiore, is an amazing castle surrounded by a two-acre private park for sale. The 486-square-metre castle once belonged to the late Gianfranco Ferré. Offered for close to €3 million, the price tag also includes a 100-square-metre rural building, two … Continue reading
Heritage body defends increase in admission prices – Isle of Man Today
The cost of standard admission has increased at all paid Manx National Heritage sites – but it remains exceptional value for money. That’s the message from Manx National Heritage after ticket prices at the House of Manannan, in Peel, increased on January 3 from £6 to £10 for adults, and up £2 to £5 for … Continue reading
£6.6m Funding for Conservation of Historic Sites
Culture secretary Fiona Hyslop has today confirmed a £6.6 million capital boost to support investment in conservation work, repairs and visitor facilities at several of Scotland’s iconic heritage sites and monuments. The announcement follows the publication today of the most comprehensive conservation assessment ever undertaken on the properties in care of Scottish Ministers. Commissioned by … Continue reading
Take a look inside Northville estate listed for $12.5 million
A huge estate for sale in Northville, Michigan spanning more than 17,000 square feet has a sticker price of $12.5 million. The mansion itself features 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and 11,434 square feet, sitting on an estate spanning over 17,000 square feet. RELATED: Tour this beautiful Bloomfield Hills mansion listed for nearly $6 million The property … Continue reading
Canada: North York mansion gutted by fire – newkerala.com #219644
Canada: North York mansion gutted by fire Toronto, Jan 5 : The multimillion-dollar house, which was being constructed on Forest Heights Boulevard, North York, Ontario was ruined by fire which broke out early morning on New Year’s Day, media reports said. [NK US] Stephan Powell, District Chief for Toronto Fire Services said that the rear … Continue reading
Tour this beautiful Bloomfield Hills mansion listed for nearly…
A Bloomfield Hills mansion sitting on almost 4 acres is listed for nearly $6 million. The property, located at 1450 Vaughan Road in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, features 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms (5 full, 3 half), with 6,633 square feet. Other features include a deck, fireplace, hot tub, in-ground pool, patio, security system, wet bar, hardwood … Continue reading
The Sad But Colorful Story Of Frank Thomas’ Massive Oakbrook Mansion
I have to admit that I didn’t know who Frank Thomas is. I don’t follow sports at all so I had to look this guy up to find out that he’s a former White Sox baseball player. I guess he was pretty good. Good enough to afford building a 41 room, 26,000 square foot mansion … Continue reading